Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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A
- ACES
- Association of Civil Engineering Students; a major academic organization within the CENG.
- ASSET
- Association of Scholastic Students in Engineering Technology; an organization for technology-focused engineering students.
B
- Bridge
- Refers to the physical walkway or the metaphorical 'bridging' programs for certain engineering tracks.
- BUeño
- The official and prideful term used to describe a student or alumnus of Bicol University.
C
- CITSC
- College of Industrial Technology Student Council; the student government for CIT students on the East Campus.
D
- Dorm 1/2/3
- Numerical designations for the university-run dormitories used by students during room assignments.
E
- East Canteen
- The primary food hall located within the East Campus serving affordable meals to CENG and CIT students.
- ESC
- Engineering Student Council; the highest student governing body within the College of Engineering.
I
- IIEE
- Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers - BU Student Chapter; the organization for Electrical Engineering students.
- Inc
- Short for 'Incomplete'; a temporary grade given when a student misses a major requirement like a final exam.
K
- Kainan sa East
- A collective reference to the cluster of food stalls catering to the East Campus student population.
L
- Ladies' Dorm
- The on-campus housing facility for female students, often subject to stricter curfew hours.
M
- Men's Dorm
- The on-campus housing facility specifically for male students, located near the campus perimeter.
O
- Outside
- A general term for the various small eateries and 'carinderias' located just outside the East Campus gate.
P
- PICE
- Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - BU Student Chapter; the professional organization for Civil Engineering students.
- PSME
- Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers - BU Student Chapter; the organization for Mechanical Engineering students.
S
- Singko
- A grade of 5.0; the failing mark that requires a student to retake the subject.
T
- Tapsihan
- Generic term for the quick-service breakfast and meal spots near the campus entrance specializing in Tapsilog.
- Tres
- A grade of 3.0; the lowest passing mark and a common goal for students in difficult engineering subjects.
U
- Uno
- A grade of 1.0; the highest possible academic achievement in a course.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Assessment
- The process of having tuition and fees calculated at the administrative windows before payment.
- bicol_university_east_campus_canteen
- Bicol University East Campus Canteen
- CENG
- The main College of Engineering building housing classrooms and administrative offices.
- CIT
- The College of Industrial Technology building, home to technical workshops and labs.
- COR
- Certificate of Registration; the essential document proving enrollment, required for entry and transactions.
- East Gate
- The main entry and exit point for the East Campus, where security checks for IDs and CORs are conducted.
- East Library
- The satellite university library located on the East Campus specifically for engineering and technology resources.
- Jeep
- The primary mode of transport; students use the 'Daraga-Legazpi via BU' route to travel between campuses.
- Machine Shop
- The specialized facility within the CIT area where students perform practical mechanical and industrial work.
- MPB
- Multi-Purpose Building; a venue used for student assemblies, seminars, and indoor events on the East Campus.
- Window
- Refers to the specific administrative service counters (e.g., 'Window 1') where students submit documents.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 20 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.